A New York judge has set the sentencing date for President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case just ten days before his January 20 inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan announced on Friday that Trump, the first former U.S. president ever convicted of a crime, could appear either in person or virtually at his January 10 sentencing. Merchan…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued stern warning to youth groups behind recent attacks on the Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelil Olaiya and the burning of his palace, directing security agencies to fish out those behind the dastardly acts. The Governor who frowned at resorting to self help by some elements within the Ido Osun community…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has broken his silence on the AI-generated image circulating on social media, depicting him as an Alhaji. Speaking during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, Adeboye addressed the image with a wry smile, saying, “I’m sure many of you…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that it will ration power supply to parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from January 6 to 20. The rationing is due to the Federal Capital Development Authority’s (FCDA) road dualisation project along the Apo axis. According to TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah,…
A mysterious viral outbreak is overwhelming some hospitals in China and prompting people to wear face masks again. Videos circulating on social media show overcrowded hospital units, parents waiting in long lines with sick children, and patients wearing face masks in packed facilities. Unverified reports have also emerged claiming crematoriums and funeral homes are overwhelmed,…
Sunday Okunade The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola has called on youth in the ancient town to allow peace reign in the area. The traditional ruler gave the admonition while fielding questions from the newsmen following the attacks coursed by some irate youth in the town. Oba Olayinka described the attacks by some youths…
The crisis erupted in the Hallelujah community in Egbedore local government area of Osun State on Friday, as enraged residents beat the newly installed Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelili Olaiya while attempting to conduct jumat service in the area. The Ajeniju, who was installed by the Timi of Ede a few months ago, against the…
A wedding in Jigawa State has turned tragic after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception. The incident is said to have left the groom critically ill and one of the wedding guests dead. The incident occurred in the Jahun Local Government Area of the state. Eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions may…
A stray bullet from a police officer’s gun killed a young woman, identified as Ifeoluwa Adekalu, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, on Thursday. The incident happened near Okela Police Station, where the officer, reportedly attached to another unit, was visiting. According to sources, the officer allegedly discharged his weapon while celebrating the promotion…
A drunk Zambian police officer, Detective Inspector Titus Phiri freed 13 suspects from custody for them to celebrate the New Year, officials revealed. Phiri was arrested after releasing the suspects from Leonard Cheelo police station in the capital, Lusaka, before running away himself, BBC reports. The 13 detainees accused of crimes such as assault, robbery,…
